Module 2 - A101 - Introduction to Acquiring Standards-Based ITS Systems
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Date: May 18, 2011 @ 2:00-3:05 p.m. ET

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Learning Assessment 1: What do you think of when someone mentions ITS Standards?
Answers:
NTCIP.
A standard method to interface with ITS devices.
Complicated, time-consuming process.

Learning Assessment 2: How do we determine the appropriate tailoring?
Answer:
Based on user needs.

Learning Assessment 3: Who are the key players that are involved in a typical systems procurement?
Answers:
Owners. Users.
Independent engineering firms.

Learning Assessment 4: What are your concerns about applying the Systems Engineering Process, as we have described, to acquire standards-based ITS systems?
Answer:
Locating relevant standards.